[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 11 – May – 2026

Today’s Brief covers these important themes:

Hanan Morsy in her article in Project Syndicate analyses the impact of weak global financial system worsening the effect of Hormuz shock.

Tejas Bharadwaj, Mudha Satpute in their article in The Hindu focuses on India and South Korea’s innovation for deepening of their defence ties.

Amb Gurjit Singh’s article in Vivekananda International Foundation talks about shift of India Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership to an enhanced level.

UPSC has previously asked question on these themes

1. PSIR 2025: “For India, a multipolar world order would also mean a multipolar Asia. Comment.”

2. PSIR 2025: “India maintains strong ties with countries that will assure a free and open Indo-Pacific and guarantee greater connectivity with rest of the world. Analyze.”

3. 2025 GS-III: “Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.”

4. PSIR 2024: “‘India has of late, chosen to debunk non-alignment in its pursuit of multi-alignment.’ Comment.”

5. PSIR 2024: “Discuss the rationale behind replacing the ‘Asia-Pacific’ strategy with the new term ‘Indo-Pacific’ strategy.”

6. GS-II 2023: “‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos’ Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security.”